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Will the PC & Xbox versions cost less for less content? Not a chance.
How can anyone be okay with this type of deal?
How can anyone be okay with this type of deal?
Are people still under the assumption because Sony has the rights to Spiderman films that they get to say where Spidey shows up in games? Because that isn't how it works.
While this is true, I can assume what the terms or limits of the contract are for the sake of making an argument.
Even with the most recent footage, the game is looking like a major garbage heap.
If I'm not mistaken, Sony owns the movie rights to Spider-man, but the usual merchandise tied to the character, goes to Disney. This would include games. Sony (and definitely Disney) makes money off of PS4 Spider-Man, but not off of Marvel Alliance for Spider-Man being in there Sony won't make money off Marvel Alliance 3 for Spider-man being in there.
The only thing Sony gains from this is, Spider-Man is tied to Playstation, and attract fans to buy/stick with the Playstation version of the game. Gain a customer for future stuff/ecosystem purchases.
My understanding is the mention of merchandise rights in this article from when Disney & Sony were beefing about the movie character's future:
www.latimes.com
The only thing Sony gains from this is, Spider-Man is tied to Playstation, and attract fans to buy/stick with the Playstation version of the game. Gain a customer for future stuff/ecosystem purchases.
My understanding is the mention of merchandise rights in this article from when Disney & Sony were beefing about the movie character's future:
Spider-Man is leaving the Marvel Cinematic Universe after Sony and Disney talks fall apart
The breaking off of talks between Disney and Sony Pictures means Spider-Man will not appear in the Marvel Cinematic Universe going forward.
www.latimes.com
Ah yes, spending *billions* of dollars and buying an entire publisher just to retaliate against an exclusive character in a game, that would be logical LOL
You can't even be consistent across one thread. You are in here decrying this while hand-waving an alternate case of this practice... in this very thread. It's hilarious.
To be fair, if you go by the comics, Spider-Man was offered and refused membership in the Avengers multiple times. He had a long-running feud with Tony Stark as Stark and Iron Man were seen as being big-time heroes while Spidey was more city-based, and Spidey felt that Stark cared more about saving the planet then his own people.
That's cool, considering I never said Sony owns the rights.
They been above the competition globally for like 25 years, this is just over kill
This is just stupid on all levels and very anti-consumer. Really don't care how people want to spin this otherwise.
Yes, 100% this will keep people buying Playstation versions/consoles. I understand why Sony would do this. Same reason they kicked-off the reveal (and will launch with) a Spider-Man game - it's their largest seller and will move units. I still think it's a load of shit to sell two products for the same price and give one set of people more content because of the plastic casing on their box. Always has been, always will be.
Yes, 100% this will keep people buying Playstation versions/consoles. I understand why Sony would do this. Same reason they kicked-off the reveal (and will launch with) a Spider-Man game - it's their largest seller and will move units. I still think it's a load of shit to sell two products for the same price and give one set of people more content because of the plastic casing on their box. Always has been, always will be.
As a new Xbox fan I disagree. If they get those licenses, maximum we will see a Batman exclusive game (Xbox+PC) and other characters or Suicide Squad as timed exclusive.
Maybe Cap but Tony?
Tony Stark would hold a press conference to unveil it.
Right?
GTFOH with all that "we want everyone to play all games, everywhere, regardless of platform" nonsense.
Did I? Or did I say Marvel licensed it to Sony? Then edited to add the second sentence without changing the first?
Hmm wonder if he'll get his own story missions like Hawkeye or it's just going to be the event like they said that introduces him. Sounds like his default suit could have the arm webbing as well which is cool. Wonder if they'll get Yuri Lowenthal for Peters voice again.
Am i not entitled to my opinion? She works for a reputable outlet and is shiting on a game not even out yet just because Spider-Man is exclusive to PS4 she came across as a rabid fangirl posting on gamefaqs...i hope that clears it up I'm not going back and forth on this she only added to the toxic culture of gaming.
Thanks for providing this link!
Marvel: The Future of Spider-Man Console Games "Is With Sony and Insomniac" - PlayStation LifeStyle
Discussing the recently announced Spiderman PS4 game coming exclusively to PlayStation 4 from Insomniac Games, Jay Ong, Marvel's Vice President of Games, told Games Industry that they'll be partnering with Sony on more Spider-Man titles in the future:www.playstationlifestyle.net
I was borderline interested in the game to begin with, and I own both consoles. But this kind of move really does make me even less interested. When a game feels more like a business transaction than a singular product it turns me off. Part of this is I do most of my multiplayer on Xbox, but this game was already so borderline for me that I'm probably just gonna write it off unless it somehow becomes a huge hit with great reviews and word of mouth.
I was the only one i knew that was semi interested in this game, and with this announcement, i have lost most of my interest. I wanted to play this on my PC, because it will run better, but i have to be locked out of playing one of the more popular characters? Nah, i don't think i will be buying this, or at least i will wait until a steep discount.
I love when PC games get affected by this console war bullshit.
Yeah I am not buying your console version of the game because you paid money to lock something off. I just won't buy it period.
Yeah I am not buying your console version of the game because you paid money to lock something off. I just won't buy it period.
So I guess there's an Avengers games where Spider-Man has no impact on the story? LMAO. They can't have him he integral to the storyline if he's not in all versions. So they moneyhatted a skin essentially? This is so stupid on so many levels
How is that bullying? You can't claim to be against this practice then hand-wave it away when it is done to your benefit.
A friend's son wants this for his birthday. Looks like we're getting the PS4 version instead.
And they just had that good showing too, which started to get more people interested, and now this. 1 step forward, 2 steps back.
I can see that, and I think it's a bit off as mentioned. I've got a PS4, this has dampened my excitement quite a bit.
They're comparing the principle behind each. Both are examples of the platform holder paying for exclusive content to make their version or platform more attractive.
I hate to be caught up in this madness, but....
Both Spidey's and crew were in Ultimate Alliance 3, which was a Switch exclusive. I give up trying to understand who can do what with the Spider-Man gaming license rights.
My girlfriend and I were looking forward to playing this together, and she was hoping they'd ad Spider-Man since he's her favorite hero. But we play on Xbox.
Well that's saves me $120 I guess. Damn.
Well that's saves me $120 I guess. Damn.
Isn't this just DLC since he is not part of the main content?
I think this kind of stuff is ok if it happened because of Sony owning Spidey. Without it the 2018 game would have not been a thing.
Also Sony has owned Spider-Man for some time.
A solid assumption would be exclusive access to protect their investment.
Jim Ryan said We all the market leader but We still going to be aggressive because complacent is a big mistake in the industry.